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The forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home has triggered a national housing crisis, leading to massive protests and a government promise to pass emergency housing legislation by Tuesday.
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly evicted from her Madrid apartment on Wednesday after living there since 1956. The incident, which involved police clashes with protesters and a UN appeal, has become a symbol of Spain's severe housing crisis. Abascal, now hospitalized, has urged Spaniards to 'fight' for their homes, while Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure to address the issue.